A Granola Girl's Guide to the Good Life

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Before I begin this post, I need to remind you of the subtitle of my blog, "A granola girl's guide to the good life." I spent Sunday in my favorite shoes, a 6-year old pair of Keene hiking boots. I love being outside. I don't even mind getting dirty...like really dirty. But on days when I'm … Continue reading Classy & Cruelty Free Cosmetics

One of the rather inconvenient truths about water pollution was recently revealed to me. Despite the volume of contamination by negligent development practices, illegal dumping, chemical runoff, etc., the most significant contributor to water pollution in the creeks of the Charlotte area is dog poo. Mind blown. I love to walk my dogs around my … Continue reading Poop in the water

I was first introduced to an amazing organization called Upcycle Life in 2012. As a marketing professional, one of my responsibilities is to select locations, oversee the design, and coordinate the installation of roadside billboards. Until being introduced to Upcycle Life, I never considered how un-sustainable this advertising medium truly is. At the end of … Continue reading Reclaiming Materials & Transforming Lives